INNOVATION, CREATIVITY AND LIFESTYLE!!!!!!!!
I believe that patterns and elements are hidden in plain sight but you just have to know where to look.
Only certain people can see what fits together.
So, welcome to what I regard as my creative space where I am going to make it my job to try and join the connections surrounding everything through basic instinct, trial and era.
Here, I will uncover subjects relating to knowledge, aesthetics and ways of life.
Happy viewing :)

Monday, 10 November 2014

Creativity As A Skill

The creative skill is usually
expressed and applied in a visual form through a diverse range of human
activities to communicate or to make a statement.

I recently took to the streets to
observe various works of creativity to learn about the inspiration behind this
creativity.

Caption: Handmade Bags and Clothing
(Table Mountain Market)

This stall belongs to a Malawian guy (Joseph) who collects fabric and material from all over the
African continent to design bags and clothing. This genre of design is referred to as
Fashion Design and it is a form of art dedicated to the creation of clothing
and other lifestyle accessories. These garments, jewelry and handbags fall
under the “ready-to-wear” category of fashion design. Ready-to-Wear collections
are standard sized, which means that they are not custom made, so they are made
available to the general public.

Caption: Large Mural Painting on a Wall

Featured here is a group of young
graphic designers painting a large mural on a wall as part of an event to
promote a shoe customisation for the Levels Brand Weekend event that was organised
by the Boaston Society -a lifestyle and clothing store. This store is known for selling rare clothing
items as well as local emerging brands.

A mural is any piece of artwork
painted or applied directly on a wall, ceiling or other large permanent
surface. The architectural elements of the given space are harmoniously
incorporated into the picture such as with this painting which was originally
painted on a large canvas which then was transferred to the wall.

Caption:Body Art/ Adornment

Also on our streets is the growing
trend of tattoos. Tattoos have become a modification of the traditional Henna
body art that was practiced by the Hindi people. Henna is normally worn by
women of all ages for special occasions but it is not permanent.

Tatoos on the other hand are
permanent and you would have to go through extreme laser treatments to take it
off which could be costly and sometimes painful. Historically, tattoos were
created to beautify as well as to proclaim bravery, group solidarity or
independence and they are now a regular part of everyday society.

Many people say that tattoos are an
addiction, so once you get your first one, you’ll want to go for more. Body
adornment continues to transform, with new generations learning the art and
adding unique flavours to the art as they represent the change in time and
place as well as individual aesthetics.

Caption: Braided Hair Styles

In Cape Town, exists a numerous
number of hair salons that do braids. Braiding is a weaving and plaiting
techniques which is currently a popular form of beautification across the
African continent. Both women and young men seek different designs based on the
individual’s request and personality.

Now in urban settings, braided hair
is ubiquitous and a reflection of the globalisation of hair styling options for many
African women and men.

They come in many different plaiting patterns, the most commonly known basic braids are:

Cornrows

Box Braid

Pony Tail

Twists

Hottex Braid

Newer Personified Styles include:

Mohawk Braid up-do

Combo: Braids + Curls

French Style Braid

Braid Crowns

For more on the trending braiding hair styles visit: http://bit.ly/1mCOHuE